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Boronia megastigma


Scented Boronia




Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Boronia
Species
megastigma
Temperature (°C)
-4
Temperature (°F)
25
Height
1 - 1.75 m
Spread
1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
March
General Description
Suited as a cut flower.
Landscape
Hedges and container plating.
Cultivation
Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soils. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
Leaf Description
Narrow, thick and linear leaves are arranged in whorls around the stem branches and are glandular.
Flower Description
Small, fragrant and bell-shaped flowers.
Colour Description
The flowers are reddish-brown. The leaves are dark green.
Notable Specimens
Kings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Propagation
Seed and cuttings.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The flowers are coveted for its oils.
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